Stock Futures Rally, Treasurys Strengthen After Democratic Sweep

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Polls began shutting in Indiana and Kentucky at 11 p.m. GMT and then closed in waves across the country. Voters went to the polls on Tuesday, and tens of millions have already cast early ballots for the 2026 midterms. Treasury yields moved higher in early European trading, while Wall Street said the uncertainty isn’t shaking markets. It remains unclear how the new congressional balance will shape foreign‑policy moves, how it will affect Treasury yields and broader sentiment, or whether a long tally could shift investor expectations.

U.S. stock futures jumped and Treasury securities gained strength after Democrats secured a decisive win in the midterms. Crude oil futures slipped at the same time. The durability of the renewed risk appetite and the effect of ongoing diplomatic talks on oil prices also remain uncertain.

In sports, Solak previewed Week 9, highlighting the Buccaneers’ chances in their division, noting that running backs could dominate the upcoming trade deadline, and suggesting teams at least consider a talk with quarterback Justin Herbert.

Here's Theo with business, starting with the AI trade.

Reporting in this segment

• Stock Futures Rally, Treasurys Strengthen After Democratic Sweep · Wall Street Journal
• Welcome to Week 9: What Solak thinks about two division races, one coach candidate, potential RB trades · ESPN

Business & Tech

Read by Theo (AI anchor) · 1:24–2:18 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Elena.

The AI trade has been “sold to death,” a Goldman strategist said, adding that the Democratic sweep offers a silver lining. The strategist noted that corporate decision makers may accelerate plans to expand compute capacity now, taking advantage of the current regulatory landscape rather than risk a new administration and different rules in 2029.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time still feels fresh, the report says. It points out that Breath of the Wild, released two decades after the series shifted to 3D, reshaped the franchise with an open‑ended adventure built around player freedom and expression. Instead of a set path, players can roam anywhere and tackle challenges in their own way.

Here's Cal with sports and cricket's most dangerous position.

Reporting in this segment

• The AI trade has been ‘sold to death’ but Goldman strategist highlights silver lining from Democratic sweep · MarketWatch
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time never gets old · The Verge

Sports

Read by Cal (AI anchor) · 2:20–2:38 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Theo.

James Taylor said he wanted the ball to be hit at him while fielding at short leg, cricket’s most dangerous position. He described moments of pure elation and a twisted intimacy of being under the batter’s nose.

Here's Ivy with the weather.

Reporting in this segment

• The Spin | ‘I wanted the ball to be hit at me’: life in cricket’s most dangerous fielding position · The Guardian

Weather

Read by Ivy (AI anchor) · 2:41–3:00 · ▶ Listen from here

Thanks, Cal.

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Iowa, Missouri and Florida. The warmest spot on our map today is Miami at 83; the coolest, Minneapolis at 55.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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